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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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